Sequart (n.) -- seh-kwart --
the artistic medium of sequential static imagery, whatever its composition, typically combined with text. The term is employed to distinguish the medium itself from particular genres and formats, such as comic books or graphic novels. "Sequart's diversity may be seen from Peanuts to Spider-Man, from product manuals to the Stations of the Cross."
Start Anywhere: Best American Comics 2008 High-Low #210 (a column by Rob Clough)
Rob reviews the latest volume in the Best American Comics series, edited by Lynda Barry, Matt Madden and Jessica Abel (Houghton Mifflin).
Fri, 10 Oct 2008
Under the Surface: Petey and Pussy High-Low #209 (a column by Rob Clough)
Rob reviews the riotous new book from John Kerschbaum, Petey and Pussy (Fantagraphics).
Wed, 8 Oct 2008
Generational Shift: SPX 2008 High-Low #208 (a column by Rob Clough)
Rob recounts his experience at SPX (Small Press Expo) 2008, held this past weekend in North Bethesda, MD.
Tues, 7 Oct 2008
Love & Rockets #36 Shelf Life #37 (a column by Marc Sobel)
The 36th issue continues Los Bros' three ongoing serials: "Poison River" (chapter eight) and "Love & Rockets X" (chapter six) by Gilbert, and "Wig Wam Bam" (chapter four) by Jaime. Marc also examines the circumstances surrounding the banning of this particular issue in South Africa.
The Persistence of Musical Memory: Freddie & Me High-Low #207 (a column by Rob Clough)
Rob reviews the memoir from Mike Dawson, FREDDIE & ME: A COMING OF AGE (BOHEMIAN) RHAPSODY (Bloomsbury USA).
Sun, 5 Oct 2008
The Ignatz Line: Igort, Giandelli, Sala & Sally High-Low #206 (a column by Rob Clough)
Rob reviews the three most recent issues from the Ignatz line: BAOBAB #3 by Igort, INTERIORAE #3 by Gabriella Giandelli, DELPHINE #3 by Richard Sala, and SAMMY THE MOUSE #2 by Zak Sally. All are published as a joint effort between Fantagraphics and Coconino Press.
Sat, 4 Oct 2008
Secret Origins: How Did Tim and Chad Get into the Comics Crit Game? The Splash Page #33 (a column by Timothy Callahan)
Tim Callahan and Chad Nevett talk about their formative years as comic book readers and trace their development from mere readers to world-renowned critics.
Alan’s War, Abstract Realism, and WW2 Memoirs The French Connection #7 (a column by Nicolas Labarre)
Published by l’Association (Persepolis), Emmanuel Guibert’s book manages to instill a new energy in its retelling of World War 2, perhaps the most exhausted subject matter for contemporary writers. Alan’s War, soon to be published in English, is something of a modern classic in France.
Fri, 3 Oct 2008
Starting Over: Love and Rockets New Stories #1 High-Low #205 (a column by Rob Clough)
Rob reviews the first issue of the third volume of LOVE AND ROCKETS, by Mario, Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez (Fantagraphics).
Wed, 1 Oct 2008
30 Under 30 Part 4: Robin Enrico High-Low #204 (a column by Rob Clough)
In the fourth edition of his occasional interview series, Rob interviews Robin Enrico, the cartoonist behind JAM IN THE BAND.
Tues, 30 Sept 2008
Five Artists To Seek Out At SPX '08 High-Low #203 (a column by Rob Clough)
Rob identifies five artists worthy of more widespread recognition who will be attending this year's Small Press Expo in Bethesda, Maryland.
Mon, 29 Sept 2008
Hype: High-Low At SPX High-Low #202 (a column by Rob Clough)
Rob announces the panels he'll be participating in at this year's Small Press Expo, in Bethesda, Maryland. The convention will be on Saturday and Sunday, October 4th and 5th.
Fri, 26 Sept 2008
End of an Era: Peanuts 1969-1970 High-Low #201 (a column by Rob Clough)
Rob examines volume ten of THE COMPLETE PEANUTS, 1969-1970, by Charles M. Schulz (Fantagraphics).
All-Stars: How does the Miller/Lee Batman stack up to the Morrison/Quitely Superman? The Splash Page #32 (a column by Timothy Callahan)
Tim Callahan and Chad Nevett tend to agree on pretty much everything, but when it comes to the DC "All-Star" line, they're going to have to duke it out. One of them likes Superman, the other prefers Batman. Uh-oh!
Wed, 24 Sept 2008
Dash Shaw & Gary Panter at Duke University High-Low #200 (a column by Rob Clough)
This is an announcement of both an art opening for Dash Shaw this Thursday, 9/25, and a discussion between Shaw and Panter on 9/26.
Short Reviews VII: Kenneth Patchen and Tim Gaze High-Low #199 (a column by Rob Clough)
Rob concludes a week of short reviews with a look at the illustrated poems of Kenneth Patchen in THE WALKING AWAY WORLD, as well as "Pseudocomics" by Tim Gaze.
Sun, 21 Sept 2008
Short Reviews VI: Stan Yan High-Low #198 (a column by Rob Clough)
In the penultimate entry in the Short Entries series, Rob looks at Stan Yan's first major work, THE WANG: THE BIG ONE.
Sat, 20 Sept 2008
The Peter David Factor: Part 16 Marvel Focus #20 (a column by Mike Wilson)
In this issue, the crossover madness continues! Wolvie and Bishop take on Cable, the X-Men find the MLF, and more is revealed about Apocalypse and Stryfe. Join Mike Wilson as he tries to sort it out.
Short Reviews V: Alex Cahill High-Low #197 (a column by Rob Clough)
Next up in short review week is Alex Cahill's Xeric-powered comic, SOMETHING SO FAMILIAR
Fri, 19 Sept 2008
Short Reviews IV: Cathy Hannah High-Low #196 (a column by Rob Clough)
Next on the short review parade is Cathy Hannah's 2005 Xeric grant recipient, WINTER BEARD.
Thurs, 18 Sept 2008
Short Reviews III: Kyle Baker High-Low #195 (a column by Rob Clough)
In his third short review installment, Rob takes a look at Kyle Baker's new instructional book, HOW TO DRAW STUPID.
Wed, 17 Sept 2008
Short Reviews II: Scott King High-Low #194 (a column by Rob Clough)
In part 2 of his week-long series of short review, Rob examines an advance copy of Scott King's family documentary DAD!
Tues, 16 Sept 2008
Short Reviews I: Sam Henderson High-Low #193 (a column by Rob Clough)
Rob kicks off a week of short reviews with Sam Henderson's MAGIC WHISTLE #11.
Sat, 13 Sept 2008
Cancelling Comics: Is it Always Such a Bad Thing? The Splash Page #31 (a column by Timothy Callahan)
Tim Callahan and Chad Nevett return to discuss comics that probably should have been cancelled earlier than they were, comics that were cancelled far too early, and make a plea for some low-selling titles that deserve your support.
All-Stars: How does the Miller/Lee Batman stack up to the Morrison/Quitely Superman?
News: Come to the Baltimore Comic-Con and Pitch Your Book to Sequart.org
The Peter David Factor: Part 16
